Fit and Flare Mini / Midi Dress Sewing Pattern with Mandarin Collar

This dress sewing pattern features a fitted bodice, a Mandarin-style collar, and a distinctive keyhole neckline. The skirt has gathered side panels that create volume and movement while keeping the waist fitted.

The pattern includes two length options: Mini and Midi, so you can create two different versions from the same pattern.

This PDF sewing pattern includes fully illustrated step-by-step sewing instructions and a complete video sewing tutorial, making it easy to follow the entire construction process.

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➡️ SEAM ALLOWANCES INCLUDED ⬅️

📦 WHAT’S INCLUDED

Your purchase includes 5 downloadable files. The A4, A0 and US Letter patterns are supplied as ZIP files, each containing PDFs for sizes EU 34–44 and EU 46–54. The English and Spanish instructions are supplied as separate PDFs:

• A4 Sewing Pattern PDF
• A0 Copy Shop Pattern PDF
• US Letter Sewing Pattern PDF
• English Illustrated Sewing Instructions
• Spanish Illustrated Sewing Instructions

⛔ THIS IS A DIGITAL DOWNLOAD. NO PHYSICAL PRODUCT WILL BE SHIPPED. ⛔

🎥 VIDEO SEWING TUTORIAL

Follow the complete dress sewing tutorial here:
Watch the complete dress sewing tutorial

How to assemble and print your PDF sewing pattern:
Watch the PDF printing and assembly tutorial

➡️ Available sizes: EU 34–54
➡️ Available languages: English & Spanish

📏 FABRIC REQUIREMENTS

MINI LENGTH

For 150 cm / 60″ wide fabric:

• Sizes 34–44: 1.5 m / 1¾ yd
• Sizes 46–54: 2.0 m / 2¼ yd

For 115 cm / 45″ wide fabric:

• Sizes 34–44: 2.0 m / 2¼ yd
• Sizes 46–54: 2.5 m / 2¾ yd

MIDI LENGTH

For 150 cm / 60″ wide fabric:

• Sizes 34–44: 2.3 m / 2½ yd
• Sizes 46–54: 3.3 m / 3½ yd

For 115 cm / 45″ wide fabric:

• Sizes 34–44: 3.3 m / 3½ yd
• Sizes 46–54: 3.7 m / 4¼ yd

✂️ MATERIALS

• Fusible interfacing: 20 cm × 115 cm / 8″ × 45″
• Invisible zipper: at least 60 cm / 24″ long
• Optional: collar closure of your choice

🧵 FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS

Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics with no stretch, such as:

• Crepe
• Linen
• Cotton lawn or batiste
• Rayon
• Silk

Structured fabrics will create more dramatic volume in the gathered skirt, while drapier fabrics will give the dress softer, more fluid movement.

📑 NUMBER OF PAGES

• A0: 3 pages
• A4: 43 pages
• US Letter: 49 pages

🖨️ LAYERED PDF PATTERN

This pattern includes size layers, so you can choose to print only the size or sizes you need. This makes the pattern easier to read and helps save ink.

For best results, open the pattern using Adobe Acrobat Reader on a desktop computer and select the desired size layers before printing.

Always print at 100% / Actual Size and check the test square before printing the entire pattern.

✨ SEWING LEVEL

Experience suggested:
Basic sewing knowledge is recommended before starting this project.

The dress includes details such as an invisible zipper, keyhole neckline, gathered side skirt panels, and a Mandarin-style collar, making it a great project for sewists looking to develop their garment-making skills.

The included illustrated instructions and video tutorial will guide you through the construction process step by step.

📥 DIGITAL PRODUCT POLICY

❌ Due to the digital nature of this product and immediate access to the files after purchase, returns, exchanges, and cancellations are not accepted.

🔒 The PDF files are protected against editing for copyright purposes. They can be opened, viewed, and printed normally.

✂️ COMMERCIAL USE

You may use this sewing pattern to create finished garments for sale.

The digital pattern files themselves may not be copied, shared, redistributed, resold, or modified for resale.